Ashley was raised by her loving grandparents after her mother passed away unexpectedly when she was seven years old. Although her father was not a significant part of her childhood, they have recently reconnected, a relationship for which she is deeply grateful.

For years, Ashley has given back to her community as a mother, mentor, advocate, and attorney. Later this year, she plans to launch a nonprofit organization in honor of her mother and grandmother's legacy. Through this organization, she hopes to support single mothers experiencing homelessness and those escaping abusive situations by providing them with a safe place to rebuild their lives. Her greatest goal is to help families find not only a place to call home, but also a space where they can heal, grow, and begin again.